'Pick it up Full, Drop it off Full' - Top 5 Tips when Hiring a Car

'Pick it up Full, Drop it off Full' - Top 5 Tips when Hiring a Car PR Newswire LONDON, December 19, 2012 LONDON, December 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading car hire comparator eRentals.co.uk has announced the top 5 T&C's of car hire suppliers that are most often missed by holidaymakers As with any purchase, when hiring a car the supplier's terms and conditions need to be understood. Often in small print and with many points to read, not examining this fine print could result in incurring additional costs which could have been avoided, or losing the vehicle all together before your holiday has even started. To help get travellers off on the right foot when planning a holiday, leading UK car hire comparator eRentals.co.uk has listed the top 5 points to remember to ensure your vehicle hire runs smoothly, as well as advice on how to avoid potential pitfalls. 1. Comprehensive Insurance Cover When hiring a car basic insurance is often included in the price. However, unbeknown to many consumers this doesn't always cover certain parts of the car including windscreens and the undercarriage and can only be third party. To ensure you don't get stung if you were to be in an accident ensure you have Collision Damage Excess Waiver Insurance. This means the cost of paying the insurance excess to a car hire supplier if you damaged the vehicle will be covered by the policy. Without this, the amount could be taken off your credit card. 2.